Pepperoni Pizza Salad

Name: Pepperoni Pizza Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12-14 servings.
Ingredients: 10 plum tomatoes, chopped; 3 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/3 cup tomato juice; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup salad croutons

I like to serve this refreshing salad during the summer when my family craves pizza but I don't want to heat up the house by turning on the oven. It's so popular at potlucks that I always bring home an empty bowl. -Cathy Riebschlager, Hordville, Nebraska

Ingredients

10 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup salad croutons

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green peppers, cheese, pepperoni, olives and onion. In a small bowl, combine the tomato juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, basil and pepper.
Pour over tomato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with croutons.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 144 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Pepperoni Pizza Salad in Taste of Home June/July 2002

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tora13

Jan 29, 2015

Love this recipe but I add about two cups spiral noodles!
july76

Sep 5, 2014

This dish goes over great every time I make it!
teachymama

Dec 15, 2012

I also used one pepper and added romaine lettuce to the salad. Add green olives for some zip!
love_my_life

Oct 28, 2012

I have made this several times... great summer BBQ side salad!
katlaydee3

Jun 5, 2010

This is a good salad. The only change I made was to use only one green pepper.
keynibear

May 11, 2009

I've made this recipe 3 or 4 times and everyone always loves it. I made it this past weekend for a potluck, and one lady told me it tasted like pizza, but with out the crust.